Match term with correct characteristic.
-slowing of all body processes as a result of generalized cooling
A)hypothermia
B)obesity
C)frostbite
D)hyperthermia
E)anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion

Question

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Hypothermia is a condition where body processes slow down due to generalized cooling of the body.

Answer: B
 Obesity is a condition where a person has excess body fat, but it is not related to the slowing of body processes due to cooling or heat.

Answer: C
 Frostbite is a condition where skin and underlying tissues freeze due to exposure to cold temperatures.

Answer: D
 Hyperthermia is a condition where body processes speed up due to an increase in body temperature.

Answer: E
 Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by a fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. It is not related to the slowing of body processes due to cooling or heat.

Answer: F
 Heat stroke is a condition where body temperature rises to dangerous levels, leading to damage to the brain and other organs.

Answer: G
 Heat exhaustion is a condition where the body loses too much water and electrolytes due to excessive sweating, leading to symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. It is not related to the slowing of body processes due to cooling or heat.

Match Term with Correct Characteristic